"…I obviously stand to be corrected." Philip's gaze swerved across the multiple trees with visible hesitance. "If we can find a way up to the mountain, then I suppose it's best to go there. I've always liked the idea of climbing up high as opposed to being stuck in a forest."
"Even with the sun?" Anthony raised a brow.
"Even with the sun." Philip said.
"Good, with that settled… here, take this with you." Lukas offered Philip his spare dagger. "You should be able to use it to defend yourself."
"I can't hire Matthew to act as my bodyguard, can't I?"
"I really don't think it can apply in this situation." Matthew apologetically smiled and shook his head. "There's too much danger involved at the moment."
"Of course, I just wanted to see my options." Philip accepted the dagger reluctantly and tightly grasped it before turning to his friend. "You want to switch weapons with me, Anthony?"
